WYMT Severe Weather Alert

Rounds of heavy rain will begin to move into the area later tonight, leading to the increased potential for flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area from now through Thursday and a Winter Storm Warning goes into effect tomorrow. As we head into Wednesday, temperatures will drop and transition our rain to sleet and eventually to snow. Most of the area could see several inches of snow and sleet before it's all said and done. Keep it locked right here for updates.

Severe Weather Alert

Rounds of heavy rain will begin to move into the area later tonight, leading to the increased potential for flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area from now through Thursday and a Winter Storm Warning goes into effect tomorrow. As we head into Wednesday, temperatures will drop and transition our rain to sleet and eventually to snow. Most of the area could see several inches of snow and sleet before it's all said and done. Keep it locked right here for updates.

E. Ky. mayor recommends consolidating cities

LYNCH, Ky. (AP) - An eastern Kentucky mayor is recommending that his city merge with another one to save money.

The Harlan Daily Enterprise reports Lynch Mayor Johnny Adams made the comments Tuesday during a City County meeting. Adams said the cities of Lynch and Benham should consider consolidating. He said the only alternative is charging Lynch residents $14 more per month for municipal services that include water, sewer and garbage pickup.

Adams told a crowd of residents that the city is operating at a deficit of about $4,000 per month and can't continue on that course.

Councilwoman Betty Hudack suggested placing a $10 per month assessment fee on each residence for one year, and then removing it.

The discussion was tabled until the next meeting.

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